Circular de Abril 27

Abstract

The image contains a news item about the Circular of April 27, issued in La República de la Nueva Granada, Secretariat of the Office of the Interior, in which it talks about visits and separation of prisons, corresponding to article 88 and 89 of the law of 18 May 1841 in which judges dictate corrections on abuses and excesses in prisons, looking at their facilities, in order to provide greater assurance that it is not possible for prisoners to escape, giving certain conditions of compliance. Regarding the health of said places, it additionally informs that the sentencing process must be complied with, ensuring that the prison or detention order has been generated, if not, the person must be released during the process, also indicating to the governors of the municipalities the creation of prisons where there are none or generating reparations so that the detainees serve their punishment. News published in the Official Registry of Bogotá 1844. Pag.5-6.